Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment And Placement) Job in Worldwide - 97811190 - ZANUYPRGDQJKK

Job Title:
Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment and Placement)

Department:
Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:
Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number:
VSC-XP-11-VO447086

SALARY RANGE:
$49,327.00 - $92,992.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, March 17, 2011 to Friday, September 09, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:GS-0201-09

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Career/Career Conditional

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
12

DUTY LOCATIONS:
Many vacancies - Independence, OH

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
ALL STATUS (current/former Federal employees, eligible Veterans, special hiring authorities)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Department of Veterans Affairs is much more than just another employer.  It is an honorable, open and welcoming community of those who care.   America's Veterans need you!

MERIT PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT

Tour of Duty: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Compressed/Flexible Schedules: Available

Flexiplace: Not Available

Occasional Travel: 1 - 5 nights per month

Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized

Promotion potential to the next grade level is not automatic. Advancement is dependent on the need and resources of the organization, assignment of progressively more difficult duties and responsibilities, demonstrating satisfactory ability to perform at each successively higher grade level, meeting time-in-grade, and other legal requirements.

VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.  For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• You must be a US citizen to apply for this job

Additional Duty Location Info:
Many vacancies - Independence, OH

Performs internal placement duties that include conducting job analysis, preparing promotion and placement products, and issuing promotion and referral certificates. Conducts external recruitment by developing multiple recruitment strategies utilizing such sources as veteran readjustment, reinstatement, and direct hire appointment authorities. Performs difficult staffing functions for Title 5 and Title 38 positions using a variety of recruitment sources and procedures to attract qualified candidates. Performs internal placement duties, including carrying out special placement activities and providing interpretation and assistance on the VA merit promotion program for an organization that will generate difficult problems due to its complex structure or instability caused by rapid changes in technology. Reviews and interprets draft regulations, standards, or other guides for impact on the recruitment program. Provides comments to supervisor or requesting agency. Determines the degree of compliance with regulations and other employment program requirements for a virtual customer base. Administers a program to provide internal/external placement, including carrying out special placement activities and providing interpretation and assistance. Researches cases and prepares/provides detailed documentation and/or responses for resolution of formal grievances and complaints on qualifications ratings or related merit promotion actions. Executes special recruitment programs to attract well-qualified candidates for positions where applicants are in short supply, utilizing imaginative approaches and simultaneous searches for candidates from sources outside the existing work force. Provides management advisory services in conformance with established criteria to resolve conventional problems that arise in administering an applicant recruitment program for serviced organizations. Assists in the training and development of junior HR Specialists and HR Assistants. Participates as an agency representative at job fairs and recruitment events. Writes articles for the HR newsletter and develops and presents lunch and learn topics as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

GS-12:   At least a one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include: Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, court decisions, and issues related to the various Federal HR programs, including Delegated Examining Unit (DEU) rules, regulations, and procedures, assigned to the position and skill to apply this knowledge to a variety of difficult and complex work assignments. Knowledge of the interrelationships of various HR specialties as they relate to system processes/functions/capabilities and the infrastructure supporting the HR information system(s). Skill in providing advice and guidance to management officials on a variety of complex HR issues. Ability to explain recruitment and placement processes, rules, regulations, and laws and suggesting crediting plan changes and methodologies to management. Ability to skillfully communicate both orally and in writing making recommendations. Ability to interpret standards and other HR policies.

GS-11: At least a one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 in Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include: Familiar with the use of different recruitment resources. Knowledge of and experience in applying HR rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to HR programs. Demonstrates knowledge of the programs, practices, and policies of human resources program development, and/or human resources program evaluation, and/or specialized personnel functions and the provision of technical advice. General experience in assisting with DEU and MPA announcements, creating certificate of eligible's, reviewing applications and applying qualification procedures, and providing guidance on applying veterans preference. Has some experience in giving oral reports regarding HR programs or processes and giving out HR guidance via email, phone, or in person.  

-OR-

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

-OR-

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

-OR-

LL.M., if related

GS-9: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 in Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include:  Knowledge of human resources rules, procedures, and operations to perform a wide variety of interrelated or nonstandard HR support work and to plan, coordinate, develop facts and/or resolve a wide range of support problems in one or more HR specialties. Knowledge of program objectives, priorities, and practices requiring extended experience to initiate, plan and coordinate a series of interrelated HR support activities. Ability to use personal computers to prepare Human Resource documents with complicated formatting. Has ability to type documents and answered phone calls giving advice on different HR related programs.

-OR-

Master's or equivalent graduate degree

-OR-

2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

-OR- 

LL.B. or J.D., if related 

Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT  MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Time-in-grade restrictions: In addition to meeting qualification requirements, applicants must meet time-in-grade restrictions within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. 

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APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report attendance and/or degrees from only these schools. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.

Foreign Education:  To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.

Veterans' Preference:    When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted 5 points tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD-214 or proof of service letter to document entitlement to preference or eligibility to apply.  To receive consideration as a veteran you must provide legible copies of your DD-214, member 4 copy or another copy that shows all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.) Note: More than one DD-214 may be needed to show all dates of service. Copies of your DD-214 may be requested by calling 1-800-827-1000 or TDD#800-829-4833 or online at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BENEFITS:

Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life.  For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp .

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The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 90 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp .

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:  Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.  VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.  This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Résumé or OF-612

2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire

3. Additional Required Documents (See Required Documents section below)

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, September 09, 2011.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.   Applicants are urged to apply online; this process is easier, faster, and provides more information as applications are processed.

Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following links:   https://applicationmanager.gov/.  After applying, return to Application Manager or My USAJOBS (https://my.usajobs.gov/Login.aspx) to see the status of your application, including any messages that may have been sent to you.

If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational QuestionnaireView Occupational Questionnaire.

2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf ( In Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire, you may notice that the numbering restarts with number one. When entering your responses on the 1203-FX form, please continue to enter your responses on the next available number within this section.)

3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to (478)757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

  To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:

1. Complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdfusing the following Vacancy ID447086.

2. Fax your documents to (478)757-3144.

APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA MAIL.  ANY APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED VIA MAIL WILL BE DESTROYED AND NOT RETURNED.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following documents are required:

1. Your Résumé or OF-612-(include series, grade, step, starting and ending dates of employment, month and year, and hours worked per week, and salary information) 

2. Responses to all of the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire are mandatory or you will be deemed ineligible.   

3. If you are a current Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your current or prior year signed Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility. Applicants who fail to submit this form will be rated INELIGIBLE (SF-50 must be in PDF format, text format will not be accepted)

4. If you are a former Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last signed Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) as a Federal employee showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility. Applicants who fail to submit this form will be rated INELIGIBLE (SF-50 must be in PDF format, text format will not be accepted)

5. To receive consideration as a Veteran you must provide legible copies of your DD-214, member 4 copy or another copy that shows all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.) or a statement of service signed by the commander or you will be deemed INELIGIBLE.Note: More than one DD-214 may be needed to show all dates of service

6. Performance Appraisal - This document is optional for all applicants.

7. Copy of official transcripts (if qualifying based on education)

8. Military Spouses must submit:   Copy of the sponsor's permanent change of station orders showing you as an authorized dependent. Marriage Certificate.   Statement that spouse preference is requested for this vacancy and has not previously been used to obtain a position in the commuting area. 

Note: Your SF-50 should reflect the grade and step information equivalent to or greater than the grade lower than the position you are applying to. This may not always be your most recent SF-50. You may need to submit more than one SF-50.

Use thischecklistto make sure you've submitted everything!

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Rebecca A. Hochstetler
Phone: (866)941-6416
Email: REBECCA.HOCHSTETLER@VA.GOV Agency Information:
VHA Service Center
6100 Oak Tree Blvd
Suite 500
Independence, OH 44131
USA

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your résumé and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or result in your name being removed from further consideration.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of ineligible due to missing forms. Request for reconsideration of ratings will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be responsible for incompatible software, fax transmissions, delays in mail service, etc.